Prereq: Consent of instructor, BI755, BI756, MS753, BI782. This course is an advanced required course to follow the first year basic courses which include Biochemistry (BI755, BI756), Cell Biology (MS 753) and Molecular Biology (BI782). The goal is to present an integrated view of bio-chemistry and control of cellular functions. The course will explore the role of proteins, protein assemblies, hormones and peptides in controlling how cells accomplish their functions and how/why these go awry in certain diseases. 4 cr, 1st sem.